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It's hard to remember hating anything as much as I hate Affinity; a bone - deep loathing for the faceless unknown and the concrete... walls of my own DNA. Evie is a Shield: designed to kill in order to protect, and the Affinity Project have finally come for her. But Evie isn't ready for the sinister organisation to take control of her life, her body, her mind. She isn't ready to follow their rules about who can live and who must die - not when it condemns the innocent. She has one option: risk losing everything and everyone - including Jamie - and run. read more

Fourteen - year - old Alexander Altmann doesn't need to look at the number tattooed on his arm. A10567: he knows it by heart. He a...lso knows that to survive Auschwitz, he has to toughen up. When he is given the job of breaking in the commander's new horse, their survival becomes intertwined. Alexander knows the animal is scared and damaged, but he must win its trust. If he fails, they will both be killed. read more

Tao is learning to be a dragonkeeper. With no one to teach him it is not easy. He must keep Kai safe but there is danger at every ...turn - they are pursued by a gang of murderous nomads, tricked by unseen spirits, attacked by a giant seven - headed snake and disoriented in the realms of the dead. Most terrifying of all is the ghost who can turn blood into ice. Tao knows he must prove he is truly worthy of the name dragonkeeper. But the road west is never straight and nothing for Tao and Kai is what it seems. read more

Cherry Ames is back, just as you remember her! The books are just as you remember them, retaining the same look, feel, and sense o...f adventure and patriotism as when they were first published. With fully illustrated color covers and a soft-finished hardcover format just like the originals, these books will transport you back to the days when you were reading about this spunky young nurse. Series editor and registered nurse Harriet Forman was inspired by, and remains a devoted fan of, Cherry Ames: ''...I was going to follow in her footsteps and become a nurse--nothing else would do. ''The United States is still fighting World War II. Cherry Ames is still an Army Nurse, this time aloft--as a flight nurse. Cherry is reunited with her corpsman Bunce--the two of them are in sole charge of ferrying severely wounded men out of the battlefield and to the nearest Army hospital. Much to Pilot Wade Cooper's chagrin, he has been taken off bomber duty to fly the wounded to safety--until Cherry makes him see otherwise. Off duty, the nurses ''adopt'' 6-year-old Muriel Grainger, who has known nothing but war in her short life, and whose mother has been killed by the Germans. Her father is often out on mysterious errands that cause some to label him a ''spy.'' Cherry makes it her risky business to find out if this is truth or rumor. read more

At Little Lunch Tamara Noodle hogged the monkey bars, we all fought over what kind of sandwich Manny was eating and Battie became ...SUPER BATMAN GUY. What else can happen in fifteen minutes? read more

This is what happened during Little Lunch: Rory forgot his playlunch and did something that shocked everyone, Battie freaked out b...ecause he thought he'd ruined Grandparents Day and Melanie held a cake stall to help homeless puppies, but it didn't really help anyone! A lot can happen in fifteen minutes. read more

Tao and Kai's journey has been long and at last they have arrived at the Dragon Haven - but what they find is not the sanctuary Ka...i has described. Are they unwelcome? Will they be made to leave? It seems they will be forced straight back into the clutches of the murderous nomad leader Jilong, who is intent on vengeance. How can Tao keep Kai safe? Being a Dragonkeeper is so much more difficult than Tao could have imagined. But when things are at their worst, help can come from the most unexpected places. And the least powerful can become a mighty force. Perhaps there is a place for dragons in this world after all. read more

For fans of Neil Gaiman's Coraline, Tinder and David Almond; a haunting tale about accepting the truth about yourself, presented i...n a gothic gift package. Magrit lives in an abandoned cemetery with her friend and advisor, Master Puppet, whom she built from bones and bits of graveyard junk. She is as forgotten as the tiny graveyard world that surrounds her. One night as Magrit and Master Puppet sit atop of their crumbling chapel, a passing stork drops a baby into the graveyard. Defying Master Puppet's demands that the baby be disposed of, and taking no heed of his dire warnings, Magrit decides to raise the baby herself. She gives him a name: Bugrat. Magrit loves Bugrat like a brother, friend and son all rolled into one. But Master Puppet and the newly discovered skeleton girl know all too well what will happen when Bugrat grows up-that the truth about them all will be revealed. Something Magrit refuses to face. read more

Moody, atmospheric, and just a little bit punk, Finding Home takes contemporary YA to a new level of grit... When Amy's mum dies, ...the last thing she expects is to be kicked off her dad's music tour all the way to her Aunt Lou in a depressing hole of a seaside town. But it's okay - Amy learned how to cope with the best, and soon finds a hard - drinking, party - loving crowd to help ease the pain. The only solace is her music class, but even there she can't seem to keep it together, sabotaging her grade and her one chance at a meaningful relationship. It takes a hard truth from her only friend before Amy realises that she has to come to terms with her past, before she destroys her future. read more

Ben?s mother is dead, his father in jail, and his older brother is heading off the rails at a million kilometres an hour. The soci...al worker is fast running out of options, when the boys? aunt and uncle reluctantly agree to take them in. Just as well: they were the last on her list. Ben?s uncle has bought a guard dog from a man at the pub, but she?s useless - afraid of loud voices and frightened of her own shadow - and he?s decided to have her put down. Ben and the unwanted dog recognize each other for what they are - damaged goods - and find some comfort and companionship together, which slowly grows into love and trust. That love will be needed when Ben?s brother gets into seriously bad trouble, and Ben?s trust in his dog is put to the ultimate test. read more

Stephen Crane's Red Badge of Courage (1895) is a psychological study of a young soldier that deals with the true meaning of courag...e. Henry Fleming enlists himself as a recruit in the American Civil War over his mother's objection. During the battle, he flees into the forest, thinking that saving his life is the best thing. But when his battalion has won, he feels guilty and returns to his unit. After mastering his fear, Henry goes into the final battle as the flag bearer. read more

An all-time classic, this is a story that revolves around engrossing childhood stunts and escapades. Tom, the protagonist, is alwa...ys getting in and out of trouble. One of the most charming characters of juvenile fiction is presented in these pages. The work is bound to inspire children and create nostalgia in elders. read more

An action - packed comedy about motocross, school and girls from award - winning children's writing duo Pat Flynn and Peter Carnav...as (and Duane). My Totally Awesome Story is a school - based comedy about a fearless boy named Duane. As he fills in his writing workbook with his wicked stories and cartoons, Duane hilariously details his run - ins with the deputy principal, his misadventures with his best mate Meatball, his crush on hot girl Jackie, as well as his dreams to jump over 100 cars on his motorbike. A self - confessed legend, Duane will have kids laughing out loud to the very last page!. read more

Lots of bad things had happened to me on the sporting field, but this was the worst. I never thought I'd battle with my own brothe...r! It's Week Two of the Soccer Knockout competition and the Saints are up against the Outhouse Rodents. To have any chance, Maxx must beat his archrival, Ben ''Boofa'' Booferson, and Rexxy simply has to stop falling in love with his opponent. read more

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Spring break gets the wheels turning for creative ways to improve the backyard before summer. How can we maximize our time outside this year? Houzz has 10 ideas for turning your yard into the neighborhood hangout.

As you anxiously await the arrival of your little one, satisfy your nesting need by designing a warm and welcoming nursery for your baby to call home. Boasting with soft colors and modern designs, you're sure to have a room cozy enough for some sweet cuddle time.

The crowd couldn't take it anymore. They jumped the fence! They surrounded the ref. They grabbed his whistle and threw it onto the... ground. A granny pirate stomped on it. A toddler pirate even gave it a punch! Grand Finals are different. And the Soccer Knockout Grand Final is as different as it gets. Things go haywire! They go crazy! They go completely insane! And then they get really weird! Can Maxx, Rexx and the Stone Valley Saints overcome the rottenest team in history, or is this where their Grand Final dream gets fed to the sharkies? read more

'You think God has a loophole for people who don't have a choice?'' Jamie shrugs. ''Hope so, otherwise we're screwed.'' Evie doesn...'t have a choice. One day she's an ordinary seventeen year old, grieving for her mother. The next, she's a Shield, the result of a decades - old experiment gone wrong, bound by DNA to defend her best friend from an unknown killer. The threat could come at home, at school, anywhere. All Evie knows is that it will be a fight to the death. And then there's Jamie. Irresistible. Off - limits. read more

An inspiring tale about one girl and her fight to make a difference for koalas. When Rose and Gran save a baby koala from a pack o...f blood - hungry dogs, they call him Smooch, because he loves to cuddle. With the help of wildlife carer, Carol, Rose and her dog Lizzie look after Smooch until he is old enough to make the trees on their strawberry farm his home. Rose is deliciously happy - living on the farm and looking after bush babies is her dreams come true! But things change for the worse when Gran gets a disturbing letter from the bank. Does this mean they have to sell? Then one terrible day, Uncle Malcolm mentions bulldozers and Rose realises it's not just her home that's at stake. She has to do something, and fast! Rose has a voice and wants to make a difference but what can one girl and her koala do? Like Gran always said - things don't have to be big to be special. read more

The Water Babies by Kingsley is a wonderful read. The story is about a little boy Tom whose life changed after his encounter with ...a fairy. The fairy transformed the little boys personality from inconsiderate to polite. The story propels readers imagination and leaves one with a helpful moral; if youngsters are taught to be nice and loving, it can transform the future of the world. read more

Tiger eyes, tiger spirit, tiger stone. Only a daughter could unlock the stone's power. Java, fourteenth century. The villagers are... fearful of Mbah Merapi, the rumbling volcano that overshadows their lives. Kancil, the lowliest kitchen servant, knows the real danger is human but she is fatherless and mute - and she will lose everything if her identity is revealed. How can Kancil warn the villagers of the danger they are in? read more

As an adult, Benjamin Dove looks back upon a summer of his childhood that was to change his life forever. A summer when his new fr...iend Roland, seemingly descended from the knights of the past, encourages him to stand up for himself and for those he loves. That was a summer when he and his friends formed the Order of the Red Dragon, giving them a sense of identity and purpose in their turbulent world, for justice against injustice; and a summer when such innocent childhood games were to be torn apart by an almost inevitable tragedy. "Benjamin Dove" is a brilliantly conceived work of fiction, tinged with both light and dark humour. Disturbing themes are explored, from bullying to child abuse to gang rivalry, yet there is always a sense of the child's unbreakable spirit. It was published to acclaim in 1992 and has won several books awards, including the International Board on Books for Young People Award, The Icelandic Children's Book Award, and the Reykjavik City Children's Book Award. It was also made into a feature length film of the same name, going on to win awards at eight international film festivals. "Benjamin Dove" is a timeless prose that explores such perennial and poignant themes that it leaves one feeling like they have just read a book destined to be a modern - day classic. read more

This third instalment in the Deadly D series is another page-turning adventure story that sees Dylan and his loyal friend, Justice... Jones, desperately trying to keep the secret of Deadly D from being revealed to the world. But is it time for Dylan to fess up to his mother about how he has been using his superhero powers? What will the Brisbane Broncos do if Deadly D doesn't return? And why are Dylan and Justice Jones being pursued by Socks and Jocks, two mysterious clowns who work for the villainous Ringmaster? Join the boys in a fantastic nail-biting orange-van ride as they uncover the dark secrets of the Big Top. This third instalment in the Deadly D series is another page-turning adventure story that sees Dylan and his loyal friend, Justice Jones, desperately trying to keep the secret of Deadly D from being revealed to the world. But is it time for Dylan to fess up to his mother about how he has been using his superhero powers? What will the Brisbane Broncos do if Deadly D doesn't return? And why are Dylan and Justice Jones being pursued by Socks and Jocks, two mysterious clowns who work for the villainous Ringmaster? Join the boys in a fantastic nail-biting orange-van ride as they uncover the dark secrets of the Big Top. read more

Mr Badger is used to dealing with guests good and bad. But one day - the day of the Philatelic Society Annual Dinner - an extremel...y difficult guest arrives, demanding the Royal Suite. Just who is this tall and troublesome woman, and why does she look a little familiar? Look out for all the Mr Badger books and follow his adventures at the Boubles Grand Hotel. read more

Books for All Kinds of Readers. ReadHowYouWant offers the widest selection of on-demand, accessible format editions on the market ...today. Our 7 different sizes of EasyRead are optimized by increasing the font size and spacing between the words and the letters. We partner with leading publishers around the globe. Our goal is to have accessible editions simultaneously released with publishers' new books so that all readers can have access to the books they want to read. To find more books in your format visit www.readhowyouwant.com read more

Books for All Kinds of Readers. ReadHowYouWant offers the widest selection of on-demand, accessible format editions on the market ...today. Our 7 different sizes of EasyRead are optimized by increasing the font size and spacing between the words and the letters. We partner with leading publishers around the globe. Our goal is to have accessible editions simultaneously released with publishers' new books so that all readers can have access to the books they want to read. read more

Books for All Kinds of Readers. ReadHowYouWant offers the widest selection of on-demand, accessible format editions on the market ...today. Each edition has been optimized for maximum readability, using our patent-pending conversion technology. We are partnering with leading publishers around the globe to create accessible editions of their titles. Our goal is to have accessible editions simultaneously released with publishers' new books so that all readers can have access to the books they want to read - today. read more

After saving her dog, Robin begins rescuing wild animals and she's soon running an illegal animal shelter. Short-listed for the 20...12 CLA Book of the Year for Children Award and for the 2012 IODE Violet Downey Book Award Twelve-year-old Robin will never get over her mother's death. Nor will she forgive her father for moving the family to a small town to live with a weird grandmother. At her new school Robin is laughingly called ''''Green Girl'''' and is taunted relentlessly because of an award she received. She decides not to care about anyone or anything. But when her pregnant dog plunges into the frozen lake, she saves the dog and hence the puppies. Robin finds she can't stop herself from caring. She begins rescuing wild animals and rehabilitates them in the barn. Robin's father forbids her to take in more, but she rescues some skunks, anyway, and hides them. Other animals arrive, and soon she's running an illegal animal shelter. When she's found out, Robin mounts a campaign to save her shelter. Will she have the courage to stand against the whole town? read more

A new, laugh - out - loud series from the author and illustrator of Saurus Street. Billy is in serious trouble. He's struggling wi...th his shapeshifting lessons, there's a werewolf out to get him and he's got the school soccer trials tomorrow. His best friend Jeanie is there to help, but how do you catch a werewolf when you don't know who it is? In a world where shop owners can turn into hamsters and teachers are trying to eat you, who can a ten - year - old were - dragon trust? read more

Orphaned then abandoned by long - term foster carers, teenager Sophie lives with Amy and Matt. For a long time and unknown to othe...rs, Sophie has been self - mutilating: more recently she has been in therapy. Concerned about Sophie's increasing depression, the doctor admits her to a hospital. There Sophie is placed in an adolescent ward where she forms tentative relationships with other troubled teenagers and begins sessions with psychiatrist, Helen Marshall. However, the doctor crosses the patient - therapist line, but so too does Sophie ... read more

A collection of short-stories that can attract and enchant juvenile readers. The stories revolve around the adventures undertaken ...by children. It comments on the tribulations, fears and successes of the characters in the quest for survival. An engrossing read for children. read more

Olivers world has shrunk. Its all about Year 12 finals. Its about that magic 80% average he needs to get into uni, get his dream j...ob and get cashed up. If only he can find a quiet place to study away from the chaos and mess of living with two small kids and his Mums booming muffin business. A study break in a small coastal town seems just the ticket. But Sunny Haven Recreation and Leisure Centre is like some weird parallel universe. He arrives cashless, bookless, phoneless and fuming in the back of his Dads clapped out Cortina only to find his new study space is home to an array of elderly citizens. They've each got their own opinions on Olivers life plans and he doesn't wanna hear it! But gradually, with their help Olivers universe expands. read more

This is what happened during Little Lunch: the old climbing tree was going to get cut down and Battie wasn't happy about it, Max a...nd Elsa disappeared and everybody tried to solve the mystery, and a Grade Six girl asked Rory out. Yes, an actual Grade Six girl. A lot can happen in fifteen minutes! read more

An all-time classic, this is a story that revolves around engrossing childhood stunts and escapades. Tom, the protagonist, is alwa...ys getting in and out of trouble. One of the most charming characters of juvenile fiction is presented in these pages. The work is bound to inspire children and create nostalgia in elders. read more

A highly interesting and engrossing book for children that provokes imagination and ideas. Craik has once again very skilfully wri...tten a tale of adventures and escapades that flares the juvenile spirit. Engrossing! read more

A junior fiction series about an up - and - coming cricketer who is mentored by Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell. Will Albrig...ht has finally achieved his dream of representing his home state of Victoria in cricket! But while playing at the MCG in a junior T20 competition may be a dream come true, it could fast turn into a nightmare if Will can't focus long enough to get his form together. Luckily Glenn Maxwell is on hand to help Will through his sudden crisis of confidence. It's state against state in a knockout fight to see which team can win the T20 National Youth Shield. read more

In this book, we will look at the various types of ethical issues questions about what is good and what is bad that stem cell rese...arch poses. We'll look at current issues as well as issues that are likely to arise in the future as treatments are developed, in the United States and worldwide. read more

Books for All Kinds of Readers. ReadHowYouWant offers the widest selection of on-demand, accessible format editions on the market ...today. Our 7 different sizes of EasyRead are optimized by increasing the font size and spacing between the words and the letters. We partner with leading publishers around the globe. Our goal is to have accessible editions simultaneously released with publishers new books so that all readers can have access to the books they want to read. To find more books in your format visit www.readhowyouwant.com read more

Published in 1868, The Little Women has influenced and shaped people's lives for generations. In the background of American Civil ...War, the poignant enthusiasm of the March family is beautifully depicted. read more

Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. are two of the greatest baseball players of all time. Their success is in part due to the enco...uragement and support of family. This book, which is loaded with features including fascinating sidebars, explores the lives of these two baseball greats and how they achieved success on and off the field. read more

At Little Lunch Mrs Gonsha's bum got stuck in the slide, we found something GROSS in the sandpit and Rory got sent to the principa...l's office... again. What else can happen in fifteen minutes? read more

''Yong,'' my father said one night as I sat on the earthen floor, stroking my pet cricket and determined to save it from being eat...en. ''You will come with me to Australia.'' Yong doesn't want to leave Guangdong to travel to the goldfields of Ballarat. But as the firstborn son, he has no choice. On the long and treacherous journey, Yong strives to be an honourable son, while he and his father face many hardships and dangers. But in his heart he knows the shameful truth - that his honour is a lie. Can a journey change lives? Has Yong the courage to face what lies ahead? read more

The Valley rugby team is travelling to southern Queensland with their coach, Israel Folau. Will the boys' first trip be a great fe...at or a great failure? Both Daniel and Sione miss home, but finally the boys feel like they are training well. On arrival in Queensland, the Valley team play a match against some locals-and get soundly beaten. The team, who believed they were destined for big things, come crashing back down to earth. Things no longer seem that sunny in the Sunshine state. Can Israel Folau show Daniel and Sione how to go back to basics and do the little things right? Their future as a team might depend on it. read more

Rosemary Watson lives in the small town of Clarksbury, where news travels fast and gossip sticks around. Years before, her brother... Theo suffered a nervous breakdown, and Rosemary, now entering junior high, is constantly teased about it. She wonders if she might go crazy like her brother, and she feels guilty for not being able to save him. She tries to hide in books, but even there she's uneasy: she can't stand to see characters suffer. She's happiest in the cool world of fact and figures.Rosemary and Peter - the new kid in school with issues of his own - are thrown together, and soon find themselves on a life-or-death quest to rescue Rosemary's brother, who has lost himself in a book. With the help of Peter and her guide, faerie shape-shifter Puck, Rosemary must face the storybook perils of the Land of Fiction and learn to open her heart, before it is too late. read more

A captivating work of juvenile fiction penned in Nesbit's signature style. It is an amazing recollection of her childhood. The boo...k captures the joys and innocence of early days in a realistic manner which will appeal to young readers. Fascinating and tempting! read more